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FUEL: At the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensa- tion and dirt contamination in the fuel line.

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS - The maximum allowable high idle speed for this machine is 3750 RPM, no load. DO NOT tamper with the governor components or setting or make any other adjust- ments to increase the maximum speed. Severe personal injury and damage to the machine can result if operated at speeds above maximum.

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Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service Shop.

CAUTION

Do not use petroleum solvents such as kerosene to clean the air cleaner. They may cause deterio- ration of the air cleaner. DO NOT OIL THE AIR CLEANER OR USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY THE AIR CLEANER.

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To service the pre-cleaner:

1.Wash in liquid detergent and water.

2.Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.

3.Saturate in clean engine oil.

4.Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.

Clean Finger Guard Area: If your Bulldog® 140 is equipped with an engine that has a finger guard, you should clean it as often as needed, to remove dirt or debris that may collect on the fin areas. A dirty finger guard can result in overheating and damaging the engine. (See Figure D.2).

FIGURE D.2 - CLEAN AREA

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1. FINGER GUARD AREA

CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM: See Figure D.3. Clean the internal cooling fins and surfaces to prevent over- speeding, overheating, and engine damage. Clean every 100 operating hours or as often as necessary.

FIGURE D.3 - CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM

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CLEAN ENGINE: Remove dirt and debris with a cloth

1. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THIS

or a brush. Do not clean with a forceful spray of water.

LOWER AREA.

Water might contaminate the fuel system.

 

CAUTION

Periodically clean the muffler area to remove com- bustible debris.

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BULLDOG® 140

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